Learn more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with issues regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New gains in online learning technology make it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to take part in classes online. These online MOOCs are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning organizations are having to consider more than ever because online education technology is improving so fast. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can participants make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a growing desideratum to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants need to understand these fascinating new open educational experiments. Intellectuals want to understand how MOOCs can be improved. To handle this increasing desire for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational topics. This sensational new book also explores the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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